Tempo in Brief: 10.29.10

Ain't no party like a Tempo party, 'cause a Tempo party don't stop. Tempo's Opera Night Out Masquerade Ball was a Vita.mn top Halloween pick. - Vita.mn

Want an excuse to wear your fabulous mask more than once? TONIGHT: check out Masquerade, an art opening featuring work by Nicholas Harper. - Rogue Buddha Gallery

Need some last minute inspiration for your mask? l'etoile's got you covered. - l'etoile magazine blog

Need even more inspiration? Tempo's got you covered too. - Tempo Blog

Cinderella, Cinderella, All I hear is Cinderella. A lil' preview from Rochester's Post-Bulletin. - Post-Bulletin

Cinderelly, Cinderelly, Night and day it's Cinderelly. A longer preview preview of our very own. - Tempo Blog

Aschenbrödel / Aschenputtel / Cendrillon / Cenerentola / Cenicienta. She goes by many names, but you know the story. Everyone's talking about it, including Kate Iverson (Tempo Board member and all-around fabulous gal). - the651.com

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Tempo in Brief: 10.1.10

A little opera, a little fashion, a little gossip, a lot of cheekiness. We like! - Opera Chic

Are you going to see Renee Fleming on October 7th at the Schubert Club? If so, you should join Tempo after the performance for a reception at Kincaid's! Appetizers provided and drink specials available. RSVP to tempo@mnopera.org by October 4th if you plan to attend. - The Schubert Club

Speaking of Renee Fleming, Opera Chic thinks she's one of the 5 best dressed opera singers. "Renee is the Highlander of Opera: In the end there can only be one. Get used to it." That's some high praise. - W Magazine

So far you've met Joshua Dorothy, Nadege Souvenir, and Victoria Vargas. Wonder who'll be next? - 10 Questions with Tempo

Tempo is looking forward to The Salon Series: Once Upon a Time at the Opera. We hope to see you there. - Minnesota Opera

Gotta love those Barihunks! Especially when they will be performing at the Minnesota Opera this season. - Barihunks

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Tempo in Brief: 9.17.10

Opera Tasting is TOMORROW. Get your tickets before it sells out. - Minnesota Opera

Don't know what to wear to Opera Tasting? Still trying to decide? We can help - check out photos from last year's fabulous event. - Tempo on Facebook

A class devoted to Orpheus and Eurydice will be held on Monday, September 20, 7:00 p.m., at the Minnesota Opera Center. - Minnesota Opera

Minnesota Public Radio will rebroadcast the sell-out 2009-2010 season opener, Bizet's The Pearl Fishers, with Isabel Bayrakdarian, Jesus Garcia and Philip Cutlip, on Wednesday, September 22, 8:00 p.m. - Minnesota Public Radio

5 Operas That Are Truly Bloodier Than "True Blood." - NPR Music

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Tempo in Brief: 9.10.10

Minnesota Opera participates in Concrete and Grass Lowertown Music Festival TODAY at 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Concrete and Grass

Renee Fleming tickets on sale. Join Tempo after the performance for a reception at Kincaid's! Appetizers provided and drink specials available. RSVP to tempo@mnopera.org by October 4th if you plan to attend. - The Schubert Club

Orpheus and Eurydice commercial. - MnOpera on YouTube

The fifth season of The Met: Live in HD begins with Wagner’s Das Rheingold on Saturday, October 9 on numerous local screens. Tickets on sale now! - NCM Fathom

Opera Tasting tickets are still available. - Minnesota Opera

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